Educational Development Corp (EDUC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges …

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Net Revenues (Q2): $4.6 million, down from $6.5 million in the prior-year second quarter.
Net Revenues (Year-to-Date): $11.7 million, down from $16.5 million in the prior year.
Average Active PaperPie Brand Partners (Q2): 5,800, down from 13,900 in the prior-year second quarter.
Average Active PaperPie Brand Partners (Year-to-Date): 6,800, down from 13,700 in the prior year.
Loss Before Income Taxes (Q2): $1.8 million, improved from a loss of $2.5 million in the prior-year second quarter.
Net Loss (Q2): $1.3 million, improved from a loss of $1.8 million in the prior-year second quarter.
Loss Per Share (Q2): $0.15, improved from a loss of $0.22 on a fully diluted basis in the prior-year second quarter.
Loss Before Income Taxes (Year-to-Date): $3.2 million, improved from $4.2 million in the prior year.
Net Loss (Year-to-Date): $2.4 million, improved from $3.1 million in the prior year.
Loss Per Share (Year-to-Date): $0.28, improved from $0.37 on a fully diluted basis in the prior year.
Inventory Levels: Decreased from $44.7 million to $40.7 million, generating $4 million cash flow.
Bank Loan Agreement: Expired on September 19, with a notice of default issued but no actions taken by the bank.

Release Date: October 09, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Educational Development Corp (NASDAQ:EDUC) has successfully reduced its losses before income taxes from $2.5 million to $1.8 million compared to the previous year’s second quarter.
The company has generated $4 million in cash flow from inventory reductions, which has been used to pay down vendors and reduce bank debts.
The StoryMaker Summit events and StoryScape incentive trips have been positively received, enhancing brand partner engagement and loyalty.
The retail side of the business, particularly in specialty, toy, and gift markets, continues to perform steadily, providing a consistent revenue base.
Educational Development Corp (NASDAQ:EDUC) is focusing on improving technology and marketing efforts to attract younger generations, which are receptive to the business model.

Net revenues have decreased significantly from $6.5 million to $4.6 million compared to the prior-year second quarter.
The average active PaperPie brand partners have dropped from 13,900 to 5,800, indicating a decline in sales force engagement.
The company is currently in default status with its bank loans, and the bank has not renewed the credit agreement.
There is a reliance on the sale of the Hilti Complex to pay off bank loans, which introduces uncertainty until the sale is completed.
Aggressive discounting tactics have been used to generate cash, which is not part of the normal business model and could impact profitability.

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